Sources have given mixed intel about Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady’s relationship, with many saying that the two stars are not dating. But some have suggested that there could be something brewing, and there is certainly interest on Kardashian’s side.
Then, yesterday, unverified celebrity gossip outlet DeuxMoi shared a follower-submitted photo of Kardashian and Brady together at Michael Rubin’s pre-Fourth of July party earlier this month. The user submitted it because there had been conflicting reports over whether Brady and Kardashian actually interacted at the party. Voilà, photo proof they did:
Entertainment Tonight got more detail about their time at the fête, with a source saying they found time to talk. “Kim and Tom spent time hanging out and talking at Michael Rubin’s white party and had a good time together,” the source said. Nothing more specific than that was given.
The picture could potentially be a response to Daily Mail and People’sinitial reports about Brady and Kardashian’s time together at the party.
A source told Daily Mail that “Kim and Tom were super flirty with each other at Rubin’s party and were seen during the day on the beach together and again dancing at night.”
A different source contradicted that report, telling the outlet, “I don’t know why there are all these rumors about Brady and Kim Kardashian—they barely interacted at all. He actually spent the evening with Emily Ratajkowski–they were together most of the night and looked very cozy. They didn’t leave together but if anyone was getting close, it was them.”
Then, over at People, one source shut down the EmRata romance rumors, but confirmed Brady and Ratajkowski did talk: “I wouldn’t say it was a romance [vibe]. It was fun and everyone was dressed to impress. They were definitely speaking at different times throughout the night.”
Regarding Kardashian and Brady, another source told People that their time together was far more limited than Daily Mail’s first source made it out to be. “Kim and Tom barely even spoke at the party and barely even said hello,” People’s source said.
A second source added that “later in the evening, Kim had some liquid courage and was overheard telling friends she has a crush on Tom.”
And a third source made it clear that the two stars are not romantically involved. “They are friends and have a lot of respect for each other,” the source said. “Kim is very focused on her kids and her businesses, and not in a relationship right now.”
What is clear from the discourse and new photo? Basically, that Kardashian and Brady did indeed talk. Whether there was more than that, only they know for sure.
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